JGI Chimpanzee Blog - A blog from the Jane Goodall Institute

Mischievous Lemba

jcroft — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:38:26 +0000

Lemba likes to play with her caregivers' shoes. The caregivers at Tchimpounga are very patient and allow the small chimpanzee to nip, hit and hide their sandals.

Mbebo and La Vieille

jcroft — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:04:35 +0000

Mbebo now lives in La Vieille's enclosure. La Vieille is the nearly 50-year-old female chimpanzee who acts as an adoptive mother to many o f Tchimpounga’s young chimpanzees. In the enclosure, Mbebo plays with Leki, Makasi, Alex, Ollombo, Mbebo and Mambou.

Throughout the day, the chimps run and jump without stopping. On many occasions, they play around La Vieille. The only time La Vieille can get some rest is during lunchtime when the little chimps sit quietly and eat.

Energetic Mambou

jcroft — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:34:03 +0000

Mambou is growing quickly. Nothing remains of the tiny, exhausted, disoriented baby chimpanzee who arrived at Tchimpounga some time ago. Thanks to the Jane Goodall Institute, particularly Tchimpounga’s caregivers, Mambou is now a strong and energetic chimpanzee. He plays and laughs with his friends all day long. No one can beat Mambou in his games. Even Makasi, the chimp group leader, is exhausted after playing with Mambou.

Laudable Lemba

jcroft — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:53:05 +0000

Lemba is an amazing chimpanzee. Despite her physical limitations, Lemba performs exercises every day during the games Tchimpounga’s caregivers have created for her. The games help restore her agility and arm strength. We can learn so much from Lemba!

In the weeks prior to the release of Disneynature's newes

Muddy Mambou

jcroft — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:16:35 +0000

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Mbebo the "Ball Hog"

jcroft — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:36:36 +0000

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Preparations for Lemba

jcroft — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:36:30 +0000

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Mbebo as a Leader

jcroft — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:56:25 +0000

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Mambou Loves Milk

jcroft — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:35:15 +0000

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Ravenous Mambou

jcroft — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:46:17 +0000

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